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ALAN DAVIES TOURS THE UK
Alan Davies is returning to stand-up
this autumn with Think Ahead, his first
UK tour in a decade. Known for his
sharp wit and self-deprecating humour,
Davies describes himself as 'a late
middle-aged stand-up' navigating family
life, pharmacy visits and the trials of
getting older. With his kids rolling their
eyes and his body showing the signs of
age, Davies promises to be funnier than
ever in this brand-new show.
A much-loved figure in British
entertainment, Davies is celebrated as
both a comedian and actor. He rose to
fame as the star of the long-running
BBC series Jonathan Creek, and for over
twenty years has been a permanent
fixture on Stephen Fry and Sandi
Toksvig’s quiz show QI. His own talk
series, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled,
recently completed its seventh season.
For tickets to Think Ahead, visit
www.alandavies.live
PROFESSOR ALICE ROBERTS:
DOMINATION
Professor Alice Roberts, celebrated
broadcaster, author and academic, is
currently touring the UK until November
with her new show Domination – The
Rise and Fall of an Empire. Known for
more than 100 documentaries
including Digging for Britain and
Britain’s Most Historic Towns, Roberts
leads audiences on a journey into the
Roman Empire, exploring how
Christianity spread and how its rituals
shaped Europe.
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Her latest research combines
archaeology, history, economics and
political analysis, examining evidence
from burials, mosaics, coins, letters and
new excavations. While many historians
view Christianity’s success as rooted in its
teachings, Roberts argues its rise was
inseparable from Roman politics and the
Empire’s adoption of it as a state religion.
A doctor turned academic, Roberts’
career spans medicine, anthropology,
broadcasting and writing. She remains a
passionate humanist, though she
stresses her scientific objectivity in
exploring religion’s history.
Audiences can expect an evening of
surprising insights, archaeological
treasures and compelling storytelling,
delivered with warmth and enthusiasm.
For Roberts, the lessons of history are
clear: humans share the same needs
across time, and learning from the past
may help build a fairer future.
For tickets visit alice-roberts.co.uk
AN EVENING WITH THE FAST SHOW
Following the great success of its 30th
anniversary celebrations in 2024, The Fast
Show is heading back on tour this autumn
with An Evening with The Fast Show. The
27-date UK run opens at Cambridge Corn
Exchange on 3 November and includes
five nights at the London Palladium
from 18 to 22 November.
The tour reunites co-creators Charlie
Higson and Paul Whitehouse with
original cast members Simon Day, John
Thomson, Arabella Weir and Mark
Williams. Fans can expect a mix of
behind-the-scenes stories, live
performances of classic sketches, songs,
monologues and on-screen inserts.
There will also be a tribute to the late
Caroline Aherne, a beloved collaborator
and performer.
The Fast Show first aired on BBC2 on
27 September 1994 and became one of
the nation’s best-loved comedy shows,
having a huge influence on subsequent
TV sketch shows. Oooooh, Suit You. No
Offence! Niiiiiiiiiice! Brilliant!! Scorchio!!!
For tickets, visit TheFastShow.live
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RICK STEIN’S COUNTDOWN TO
CHRISTMAS
Following his sold-out tours,
acclaimed chef, restaurateur, writer and
broadcaster Rick Stein returns this
winter with a brand-new UK tour, Rick
Stein’s Countdown to Christmas. The
eight-date run begins at the Cambridge
Corn Exchange on 24 November and
concludes at Edinburgh’s Queen’s Hall
on 8 December, with a performance in
London’s West End at the Gillian Lynne
Theatre on 1 December.
The live show celebrates the festive
season through stories, tips and culinary
inspiration. Drawing on personal
memories, from childhood traditions to
time with his grandchildren, Stein
explores the central role of food in
creating Christmas magic. Audiences
can expect festive favourites alongside
globally inspired dishes, plus Stein’s
expert guidance on planning, timing and
handling unexpected kitchen mishaps.
He shares insights with humour and
warmth, aiming to make Christmas
cooking less stressful and more joyful.
A self-taught chef, Stein rose from
modest beginnings to international
renown, with over 25 cookbooks, 30
television programmes, 10 restaurants
and several hotels. Rick Stein’s
Countdown to Christmas promises a
festive evening of flavour, stories and
inspiration with one of Britain’s most
beloved culinary figures.
For tickets, visit rickstein.live
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